Pegmatite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Pegmatite and Larvikite

The general Pegmatite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Pegmatite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pegmatite and Larvikite

The history of Pegmatite and Larvikite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Pegmatite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

Pegmatite and Larvikite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Pegmatite and Larvikite. In this section, you will know about Pegmatite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pegmatite is Unknown whereas Origin of Larvikite is Larvik, Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Pegmatite and Larvikite discoverer. The Discoverer of Pegmatite is R. J. Hauy and the discoverer of Larvikite is Unknown.

Etymology of Pegmatite and Larvikite

Along with Pegmatite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Larvikite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Larvikite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Larvikite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock